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Apostille

Simplified authentication of documents for international use under the Hague Convention

An apostille is an international certification that authenticates the origin of public documents, making them legally valid in over 120 countries that are members of the Hague Convention. We coordinate apostille certification for documents issued in Austria or abroad, ensuring your documents are recognized internationally.

This service provides:

Apostille coordination for Austrian documents for use abroad
Apostille coordination for foreign documents for use in Austria
Verification of Hague Convention country status
Guidance on apostille requirements and procedures

When you need this

Using Austrian documents abroad (birth certificates, diplomas, corporate documents)
Presenting foreign documents to Austrian authorities
International business transactions requiring authenticated documents
Immigration applications, marriage abroad, or international legal proceedings

What is an Apostille:

An apostille is a standardized certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention that confirms the authenticity of a document’s signature, seal, and issuing authority. It eliminates the need for complex diplomatic legalization chains.

For Austrian Documents Used Abroad:

We coordinate apostille certification through the Austrian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other competent Austrian authorities, depending on the document type.

For Foreign Documents Used in Austria:

We coordinate apostille certification in the origin country (through foreign ministries, courts, or other designated authorities) to ensure the document is recognized by Austrian authorities.

Hague Convention Countries:

Austria and over 120 countries recognize apostilles. We verify whether your origin and destination countries are Hague Convention members and advise on the appropriate authentication procedure.

How apostille works

What is an Apostille

For Austrian Documents Used Abroad

We coordinate apostille certification through the Austrian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other competent Austrian authorities, depending on the document type.

For Foreign Documents Used in Austria

We coordinate apostille certification in the origin country (through foreign ministries, courts, or other designated authorities) to ensure the document is recognized by Austrian authorities.

Hague Convention Countries

Austria and over 120 countries recognize apostilles. We verify whether your origin and destination countries are Hague Convention members and advise on the appropriate authentication procedure.